Project Manager Mission Critical

Wollborg Michelson Recruiting; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wollborg Michelson Recruiting is seeking a Project Manager – Mission Critical to manage construction projects within the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. This role emphasizes strong client relationships and problem-solving abilities, requiring a degree in Construction Science and Management and relevant experience in mission critical facilities.

The ideal candidate will have excellent leadership skills, manage multidisciplinary teams, and ensure project success from pre-construction to closeout.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction project management experience in mission critical facilities.
• High-level understanding of MEP and Fiber Network Systems.
• Proven leadership experience showing effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage long-term Master Service Agreements with clients.
• Lead Design-Build teams from project pursuit to closeout.
• Develop and evaluate project schedules and budgets.

Skills

Construction project management

Design-build methodologies

Estimating and scheduling

Project accounting

Leadership and mentorship

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Degree in Construction Science and Management or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Project accounting software

Job description

Project Manager – Mission Critical (Builders)

Job Summary

We are dedicated to building critical environments common in the pharmaceutical, biotech, mission critical and other regulated industries. Our focus is on pre-construction consulting, general contracting, design-build and construction management at risk. This position centers on our mission critical business area. The ideal candidate is relationship-focused with both internal and external clients and possesses strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage long‑term Master Service Agreements with legacy clients
• Lead Design‑Build or CM@Risk teams from project pursuit to closeout
• Teach, coach, and mentor staff on best practices, procedures, and client interactions
• Collaborate with clients and design teams to resolve issues and expedite projects
• Assist with business development to generate new opportunities
• Support estimating during pre‑construction and bidding phases
• Review project estimates with operations teams to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Conduct quality control reviews of design documents and perform field evaluations
• Develop and evaluate project schedules
• Establish and forecast project budgets to completion
• Assist with project bidding and buyouts for both negotiated and hard bid projects
• Write subcontract scopes of work and initiate subcontracts

Requirements

• Degree in Construction Science and Management or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of construction project management experience in mission critical facilities such as data centers and telecom
• High‑level understanding of MEP and Fiber Network Systems
• Detailed knowledge of project accounting and P&L statements
• Ability to leverage a client network to facilitate future projects
• Proven leadership experience demonstrating effective communication and servant leadership
• Collaborative approach with superintendents, project managers, architects, and engineers
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and excellent computer skills
• Exceptional listening, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Team player with self‑motivation and strong time management skills

Summary Qualification

• Proven project management experience in mission critical environments
• Strong client relationship management and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities

Skill

• Expertise in construction project management and design‑build methodologies
• In‑depth understanding of estimating, scheduling, budgeting, and quality control processes
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite and project accounting software
• Strong leadership, mentorship, and team collaboration skills

Wollborg Michelson Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. We ensure job offers are made based on one’s employment experience, skills, and qualifications, regardless of race, gender, ethnic origin, or any other classification protected by law. All applicants must furnish proper identification to prove their legal right to work in the US upon a job offer. We participate in E‑Verify to confirm one’s right to work in the US. Wollborg Michelson Recruiting does not provide sponsorship for an employment‑based visa status.